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Mountaintop Onsen Retreat Studio w/ Pool, Swim Machine, Spa and Views!
Riverside apartment with fitness centre and sauna
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 227.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
San Rafael, CA
- Place, Marin County Civic Center4 min drive
- Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel7 min drive
- Place, Dominican University of California8 min drive
- Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
About this property
Mountaintop Onsen Retreat Studio w/ Pool, Swim Machine, Spa and Views!
Gorgeous mid-century retreat at the top of the hill! You have a studio with private entrance is perfectly situated in Marin County, mid-way between Nor-Cal Wine Country and San Francisco. This is a beautiful area with endless fun and options for your getaway!
The first-floor studio in our two-story guest house is remodeled with high-end finishes. Sunny outdoor patio awaits and shared sunset overlook; generous space for two people to enjoy!
The space
Secluded & sunny Mid-Century Modern guest house. Newly remodeled, large room with a luxurious Tuft and Needle Mint queen size mattress, premium linens and newly remodeled bathroom with very large shower.
Towels and linens are provided. Microwave and refrigerator included as well as complimentary coffee/tea and light healthy snacks. A small dining table with two chairs for your convenience. Heated pool and Red Cedar Sauna available for your use!
15 minute walk to China Camp State Park, mountain biking, hiking, lots of wild-life. 20 min drive to Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco. Native California trees at your footsteps mixed with fig, pomegranate and lemon trees await you!
Pool available for use (shared with other two-person guest unit and property owners) when it isn't raining (it typically only rains in Nov-May in NorCal :). We have solar heat activated for pool in the May - November. We can heat the pool for an additional fee, just inquire. The pool is not suitable for children and infants for safety reasons and depth.
Guest access
Tucked at the end of a private road with full privacy yet minutes from the highway for easy access to the city. Also a great starting point to the wine country.
There are two buildings on each edge of the property separated by a large yard in between. The first is your charming guest house, the second is the house where we live. Guests are welcome to use that outdoor yard fully, as well as the private patio.
Guests are also welcome to use the beautiful cedarwood gas-fired sauna, heated pool and our medicinal herbal garden to brew their own herbal tea for the perfect relaxation retreat!
Other things to note
China Camp State Park (mountain biking heaven) and historic park/beaches, Muir Woods National Monument, Point Reyes National Seashore, west Marin oyster farms, Mount Tam hiking trails and beautiful Marin beaches are nearby.
We have security cameras on the property pointed at the driveway and front yard/entry.
Safe, ample street parking is available at the bottom; just park and walk up a short gravel path (less than 30 seconds uphill) to access the property.
This is a lower studio unit in a two-story, two-unit building; there may be guests staying in the unit above. There was modern, heavy-duty sound-proofing added between the two units so that the only sound that may travel between is if someone wears hard shoes (we ask everyone to remove shoes).
The first-floor studio in our two-story guest house is remodeled with high-end finishes. Sunny outdoor patio awaits and shared sunset overlook; generous space for two people to enjoy!
The space
Secluded & sunny Mid-Century Modern guest house. Newly remodeled, large room with a luxurious Tuft and Needle Mint queen size mattress, premium linens and newly remodeled bathroom with very large shower.
Towels and linens are provided. Microwave and refrigerator included as well as complimentary coffee/tea and light healthy snacks. A small dining table with two chairs for your convenience. Heated pool and Red Cedar Sauna available for your use!
15 minute walk to China Camp State Park, mountain biking, hiking, lots of wild-life. 20 min drive to Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco. Native California trees at your footsteps mixed with fig, pomegranate and lemon trees await you!
Pool available for use (shared with other two-person guest unit and property owners) when it isn't raining (it typically only rains in Nov-May in NorCal :). We have solar heat activated for pool in the May - November. We can heat the pool for an additional fee, just inquire. The pool is not suitable for children and infants for safety reasons and depth.
Guest access
Tucked at the end of a private road with full privacy yet minutes from the highway for easy access to the city. Also a great starting point to the wine country.
There are two buildings on each edge of the property separated by a large yard in between. The first is your charming guest house, the second is the house where we live. Guests are welcome to use that outdoor yard fully, as well as the private patio.
Guests are also welcome to use the beautiful cedarwood gas-fired sauna, heated pool and our medicinal herbal garden to brew their own herbal tea for the perfect relaxation retreat!
Other things to note
China Camp State Park (mountain biking heaven) and historic park/beaches, Muir Woods National Monument, Point Reyes National Seashore, west Marin oyster farms, Mount Tam hiking trails and beautiful Marin beaches are nearby.
We have security cameras on the property pointed at the driveway and front yard/entry.
Safe, ample street parking is available at the bottom; just park and walk up a short gravel path (less than 30 seconds uphill) to access the property.
This is a lower studio unit in a two-story, two-unit building; there may be guests staying in the unit above. There was modern, heavy-duty sound-proofing added between the two units so that the only sound that may travel between is if someone wears hard shoes (we ask everyone to remove shoes).
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Amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
This property is not optimized for kids
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 078730
About the area
San Rafael
Located in San Rafael, this apartment is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument. Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
San Rafael, CA
What's nearby
- China Camp State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Marin County Civic Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Dominican University of California - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Consuelo’s Kitchen - 8 min walk
- the Farmers Wife - 5 min drive
- Mulberry Street Pizzeria - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Eli Cohen
I love spending my time in different places in the world. Coming from a Mediterranean culture and climate I enjoy living in California. On one hand you get walkable access to nature, wild life, hiking and mountain biking and on the other accessibility to top notch international foods from all around.
I am an architect and a Qi Gong teacher. I teach in Marin and in SF. I enjoy Qi Gong, healing arts, health and fitness. I like art and architecture and appreciate our proximity to these. My love of the outdoors and nature and brought me to live here in this particular spot in California. I love to cook so I appreciate good food and access to great fresh organic produce, like here. The third largest farmers market in California is just few minutes drive away from our Marin San Rafael guest house.
Adam, my life partner, works in San Francisco in the tech industry and is a great cook and a gardener. We grow our own vegetables and raise bees and get our own honey on property in San Rafael CA. We would love for you to try it!
I would like to help you feel as comfortable as possible when here, so let me know what you need and feel free to ask me for local tips!
If you're a guest in our San Rafael guest unit, Muir Woods National Monument, Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tam hiking trails and beautiful Marin beaches are nearby. The wine country is 25 minute north of our place, Sonoma and Napa counties.
Drive 25 minutes to San Francisco or take a scenic ferry ride directly to San Francisco from Larkspur Landing without the hassle of parking your car when in San Francisco.
If you are a guest to our Palm Springs location home, Joshua Tree National Park, Many beautiful and shaded trail with waterfalls are around us like Murray Canyon Trail. Hike up the South Llyken Trail and watch the elusive wild Bighorn sheep.
If you are a swimmer, you are in heaven! our pool is heated and half olympic size!
I am an architect and a Qi Gong teacher. I teach in Marin and in SF. I enjoy Qi Gong, healing arts, health and fitness. I like art and architecture and appreciate our proximity to these. My love of the outdoors and nature and brought me to live here in this particular spot in California. I love to cook so I appreciate good food and access to great fresh organic produce, like here. The third largest farmers market in California is just few minutes drive away from our Marin San Rafael guest house.
Adam, my life partner, works in San Francisco in the tech industry and is a great cook and a gardener. We grow our own vegetables and raise bees and get our own honey on property in San Rafael CA. We would love for you to try it!
I would like to help you feel as comfortable as possible when here, so let me know what you need and feel free to ask me for local tips!
If you're a guest in our San Rafael guest unit, Muir Woods National Monument, Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tam hiking trails and beautiful Marin beaches are nearby. The wine country is 25 minute north of our place, Sonoma and Napa counties.
Drive 25 minutes to San Francisco or take a scenic ferry ride directly to San Francisco from Larkspur Landing without the hassle of parking your car when in San Francisco.
If you are a guest to our Palm Springs location home, Joshua Tree National Park, Many beautiful and shaded trail with waterfalls are around us like Murray Canyon Trail. Hike up the South Llyken Trail and watch the elusive wild Bighorn sheep.
If you are a swimmer, you are in heaven! our pool is heated and half olympic size!
Why they chose this property
I like to give guests full privacy and be available as much as our guests need us. I would like to make sure that you feel at home and as comfortable as you can be when traveling. Providing you a home away from home. So, let me know what you need. I'm always happy to share any local tips about the area, Marin, Nor. Cal. and San Francisco. I lived in San Francisco for 14 years, and still go there regularly. I will be happy to share with you valuable info about local gems that will make your trip even more special.
What makes this property unique
NOTE: Our driveway is steep and during constuction you will need to park in the street and walk up 60 feet (about 30 seconds' walk). If you need assistance getting up, please call us at 415.568.5751 and we'll come help!
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and welcome!
-----please read carefully----
How to get here?
Drive on Leona Drive, our driveway (21 Leona) is the unmarked gravel driveway on the left just past 19 Leona. Drive up to the top of the driveway, park outside of the brown fence and look for the gate black pull handle.
In a folder provided on the table you'll find the house manual with WiFi info and other information / suggestions about the area.
Feel free to come and say "Hi" if we are around!
Enjoy, Relax and please feel at home!
TOWELS AND LINENS: Please be mindful - if you stain towels or linens, we do charge for replacement. $25 per towel, $100 duvet cover, $80 sheets.
GARBAGE: If you wish to throw away your garbage, just leave it outside of your room and message us in the app -- we'll come pick it up for you if we're home. If we're not home, then walk out the brown metal gate below the guest house (lift the bike chain off the post to open the gate) and walk up the hill about 800 feet to the garbage bins. Recycling is separated offsite for our house, so mixing is okay (still rinse recyclables with water as needed).
* We respectfully ask that you remove your shoes on entry and don't wear shoes inside the cabin. Neighbor guest in the unit below. No loud stomping please.
*Please remember to keep the front gate closed at all times
*Turn heater/Air conditioning off and draw the blinds down and closed on the south-facing windows when you're out and about.
* Wash and put back all dishes prior to departure
* No essential oils or burning candles or insences at all whatsoever
TOWELS AND LINENS: If you stain towels or linens, we do charge for replacement. $25 per towel, $100 duvet cover, $80 sheets.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and welcome!
-----please read carefully----
How to get here?
Drive on Leona Drive, our driveway (21 Leona) is the unmarked gravel driveway on the left just past 19 Leona. Drive up to the top of the driveway, park outside of the brown fence and look for the gate black pull handle.
In a folder provided on the table you'll find the house manual with WiFi info and other information / suggestions about the area.
Feel free to come and say "Hi" if we are around!
Enjoy, Relax and please feel at home!
TOWELS AND LINENS: Please be mindful - if you stain towels or linens, we do charge for replacement. $25 per towel, $100 duvet cover, $80 sheets.
GARBAGE: If you wish to throw away your garbage, just leave it outside of your room and message us in the app -- we'll come pick it up for you if we're home. If we're not home, then walk out the brown metal gate below the guest house (lift the bike chain off the post to open the gate) and walk up the hill about 800 feet to the garbage bins. Recycling is separated offsite for our house, so mixing is okay (still rinse recyclables with water as needed).
* We respectfully ask that you remove your shoes on entry and don't wear shoes inside the cabin. Neighbor guest in the unit below. No loud stomping please.
*Please remember to keep the front gate closed at all times
*Turn heater/Air conditioning off and draw the blinds down and closed on the south-facing windows when you're out and about.
* Wash and put back all dishes prior to departure
* No essential oils or burning candles or insences at all whatsoever
TOWELS AND LINENS: If you stain towels or linens, we do charge for replacement. $25 per towel, $100 duvet cover, $80 sheets.
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